Geelong, VIC
Barwon Health Adult
Barwon Health, the Victorian public health service for the Geelong region, runs an adult drug and alcohol service from 181 Moorabool Street, Geelong, within its Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Services division.
TREATMENT SERVICE
YSAS Geelong Residential Withdrawal
THE SERVICE
About YSAS Geelong Residential Withdrawal
YSAS runs a residential withdrawal unit at Geelong for young people aged 12 to 25 withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs, for stays of up to 14 days. Each young person has a private bedroom and access to a house gym, basketball court and recreation activities. Youth alcohol and drug workers staff the unit 24 hours a day and YSAS doctors and nurses provide medical care, starting with a health assessment on arrival. The service is free, confidential and voluntary.
Services offered
Published as not offered here: residential rehabilitation, outpatient / day program.
A withdrawal service is published here.
Ask the admissions team how withdrawal would be handled and how a transfer into treatment works.
Where it is
- Address
- Confidential Address, NEWCOMB VIC 3219, Australia
- Map
- Approximate only. The shaded area is centred on Newcomb, VIC — it marks the district, not a building.
CARE & DAILY LIFE
What this service has published.
Conditions treatedCo occurring mental health, Substance use disorder
TherapiesArt and music, gym and swimming, meditation and relaxation, outings, basketball court, Xbox and pool.
Funding acceptedState funded
LanguagesFree interpreters arranged on request, Specific languages not listed
Aftercare formatNot published by this provider
Aboriginal-specific serviceOpen to all
Day-to-day arrangements
AccommodationPrivate rooms only
On-site activitiesArt, Music, Meditation relaxation, Basketball court, Xbox, Pool, House gym
PetsNot published by this provider
SmokingNot published by this provider
VapingNot published by this provider
Nicotine replacementNot published by this provider
Phone accessNot published by this provider
Internet accessNot published by this provider
Device accessNot published by this provider
TransportNot published by this provider
Program duration
YSAS Geelong Residential Withdrawal — primary programUp to 14 days
Amenities
Accommodation typePrivate room with ensuite
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COST
Costs and funding.
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Funding this service accepts
State funded
Questions worth asking
- What does the recommended program or appointment cost?
- What is included, and what is billed separately?
- Is detox, medication or a specialist appointment extra?
- What are the payment terms and cancellation policy?
ONGOING SUPPORT
Support after treatment.
Details of ongoing support are not published here. Ask the service what support is available when your treatment ends.
Questions worth asking
- Who will be my contact when treatment ends?
- Which sessions are individual, group or online?
- How long does the included support run?
- What happens when it ends, and what do further sessions cost?
PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
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Where this information comes from.
Compiled by RehabFinder from this service’s own published material and public records, including ysas.org.au. The provider has not claimed this profile, so nothing here has been confirmed by them. Anything marked “not published” means exactly that — we do not guess. Corrections are free: admin@rehabfinder.com.au.
Last checked against the service’s own material on 13 August 2026. Services change what they offer, so confirm anything that decides your choice.
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